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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8B75-M specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-13...
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8B75-M specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-13...
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... this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing... signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vi If you are not sure about the...
... this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing... signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vi If you are not sure about the...
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... , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8B75-M motherboard 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cable 1 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This provides great graphics performance. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
... , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8B75-M motherboard 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cable 1 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This provides great graphics performance. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
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... by complete backward compatibility with the convenience and seamless transition offerred by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. 1-2 ASUS P8B75-M This motherboard affords greater convenience to support the 1155 socket Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 /...latest PCI Express bus standard with the highest quality home theater experience. Dual-Channel DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video via a single cable. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI ...
... by complete backward compatibility with the convenience and seamless transition offerred by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. 1-2 ASUS P8B75-M This motherboard affords greater convenience to support the 1155 socket Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 /...latest PCI Express bus standard with the highest quality home theater experience. Dual-Channel DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video via a single cable. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI ...
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...and vivid image on your screen. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). Get total system-wide energy... fan noise and extends component longevity. MemOK! It allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. 1-4 ASUS P8B75-M ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash...
...and vivid image on your screen. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). Get total system-wide energy... fan noise and extends component longevity. MemOK! It allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. 1-4 ASUS P8B75-M ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash...
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...-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in the bag that came with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and... thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 Failure to do so may...
...-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in the bag that came with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and... thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 Failure to do so may...
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... Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the rear part of the chassis P8B75-M 1-6 ASUS P8B75-M The edge with external ports goes to ensure that you place it . Doing so can... cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the ...
... Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the rear part of the chassis P8B75-M 1-6 ASUS P8B75-M The edge with external ports goes to ensure that you place it . Doing so can... cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the ...
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...connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-25 6. MemOK! DDR3 DIMM slots 1-13 15. Intel® B75 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin 1-28 19. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 1 4 22.6cm(8.9in) KBMS HDMI ASM 1442 ATX12V EPU CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN DVI_VGA LGA1155 USB34 USB3_12 5 MemOK! 6 DRAM_LED 2 DDR3 DIMM_A1...240-pin module) 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR USB3_34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111F CHA_FAN1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 Super I/O P8B75-M PCI1 PCI2 SB_PWR DIS_ME Intel® B75 SATA3G_1 SATA6G_1 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 VIA VT1708S AAFP PCIEX4_1 SPDIF_OUT COM1 LPT CHASSIS 64Mb...
...connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-25 6. MemOK! DDR3 DIMM slots 1-13 15. Intel® B75 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin 1-28 19. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 1 4 22.6cm(8.9in) KBMS HDMI ASM 1442 ATX12V EPU CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN DVI_VGA LGA1155 USB34 USB3_12 5 MemOK! 6 DRAM_LED 2 DDR3 DIMM_A1...240-pin module) 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR USB3_34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111F CHA_FAN1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 Super I/O P8B75-M PCI1 PCI2 SB_PWR DIS_ME Intel® B75 SATA3G_1 SATA6G_1 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 VIA VT1708S AAFP PCIEX4_1 SPDIF_OUT COM1 LPT CHASSIS 64Mb...
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... Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-8 ASUS P8B75-M P8B75-M P8B75-M CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the... motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage ...
... Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-8 ASUS P8B75-M P8B75-M P8B75-M CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the... motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage ...
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...A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped...we recommend that you do any of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 P8B75-M Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8B75-M 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC...
...A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped...we recommend that you do any of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 P8B75-M Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8B75-M 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC...
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... DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Locked Retaining Clip 2 1 DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8B75-M Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket 3 until...
... DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Locked Retaining Clip 2 1 DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8B75-M Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket 3 until...
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... the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that they support. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system.... When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion...
... the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that they support. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system.... When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion...
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...motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) This jumper allows you want to update it . Realtek 8111F controller - shared - - - - - - 1.9 Jumpers 1. Intel PCH SATA controller #1 - - - IRQ assignments for this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel® ME function and to pins 2-3 to disable it . 1-20 ASUS P8B75-M P8B75...-M DIS_ME 12 23 Normal (Default) P8B75-M Intel® ME jumper Disable ME Disable the Intel...
...motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) This jumper allows you want to update it . Realtek 8111F controller - shared - - - - - - 1.9 Jumpers 1. Intel PCH SATA controller #1 - - - IRQ assignments for this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel® ME function and to pins 2-3 to disable it . 1-20 ASUS P8B75-M P8B75...-M DIS_ME 12 23 Normal (Default) P8B75-M Intel® ME jumper Disable ME Disable the Intel...
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... the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8B75-M SPDIF_OUT P8B75-M Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. 2. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN ... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8B75-M Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect...
... the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8B75-M SPDIF_OUT P8B75-M Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. 2. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN ... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8B75-M Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect...
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...ASUS P8B75-M CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard... components. 5. CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8B75-M CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation P8B75-M fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to...
...ASUS P8B75-M CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard... components. 5. CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8B75-M CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation P8B75-M fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to...
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... USB78) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with ASUS USB 3.0 header, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-29 11. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This ...Windows® 7 operating system. 12. The USB module cable is purchased separately. • Due to the USB connectors. USB3_34 P8B75-M P8B75-M USB3.0 Front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. If your chassis support customized front panel installation,...
... USB78) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with ASUS USB 3.0 header, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-29 11. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This ...Windows® 7 operating system. 12. The USB module cable is purchased separately. • Due to the USB connectors. USB3_34 P8B75-M P8B75-M USB3.0 Front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. If your chassis support customized front panel installation,...
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... at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the ... begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch lights continuously. P8B75-M P8B75-M MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when...
... at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the ... begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch lights continuously. P8B75-M P8B75-M MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when...
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... system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. DRAM LED P8B75-M P8B75-M DRAM LED 1-32 ASUS P8B75-M The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. SB_PWR P8B75-M P8B75-M Onboard LED ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 2. 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. This user...
... system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. DRAM LED P8B75-M P8B75-M DRAM LED 1-32 ASUS P8B75-M The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. SB_PWR P8B75-M P8B75-M Onboard LED ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 2. 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. This user...
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... an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is for updates. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-33 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of...versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. Click Drivers, Utilities, ...
... an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is for updates. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-33 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of...versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. Click Drivers, Utilities, ...